According to its manufacturers, the Face Slimmer Exercise Mouthpiece is all I require for a more youthful look.
'To get and maintain the perfect visage, you don't need the cosmetic surgeon's knife. All you need is the mouthpiece,' they claim in their blurb.
This secret weapon in the battle against age is a malleable silicone rubber mould that fits in the mouth behind the teeth and which is attached to oversized sugar-pink lips.
The makers blithely claim it's perfect for using 'in front of the mirror, in the bath or at any other convenient time every day'.
The idea is that you put the mouthpiece in and then pull a series of facial expressions - the shapes you make when you enunciate the five vowel sounds.
By repeatedly doing this you supposedly exercise your facial muscles and so tone and de-stress the face, relaxing wrinkles and firming saggy skin.
The mouthpiece - which is hinged at the back like a pair of comedy false teeth - apparently provides extra resistance, making the exercises more effective.
The manufacturers claim three minutes of exercising a day is all you need to reap the benefits.
I soon get into the habit of doing my facial exercises before going to bed.
After a week I wonder if it's making a difference.
I wouldn't exactly say that I am seeing the 'more youthful, vibrant' face as promised by the makers, but there is definitely a tightening sensation around my jawline.
(Taken from the DM. Obviously).
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I'm going to get one just to wear at traffic lights!